The ACCIMT is continuing a project to identify the paddy cultivated areas and to forecast the yield before harvesting in major paddy cultivation districts (Polonnaruwa, Kurunegala, Ampara, Batticaloa, Hambantota, Anuradhapura, & Trincomalee) of Sri Lanka using free satellite data. A pilot project has been completed for Ampara district for Yala season-2018.

Receiving and distribution of earth observation data through National Hub project have enormous potential for space technology applications in many spheres of governmental, business and citizen-service activity, in terms of enhanced effectiveness, efficiency and economy.